Hershey Bears and abc27 Announce Seven TV Games
abc27 will once again televise seven Hershey Bears games this season. The announcement was made by the Bears and abc27 this afternoon.
After 30-Plus Years, J.D. Mathers Returns to Broadcast Booth
HERSHEY, PA – Former Bears play-by-play announcer J.D. Mathers looks down at the ice while doing color commentary during Sunday night’s game. (Kyle Mace – Chocolate Hockey)
Hockey Hall of Famer Frank Mathers name is legendary with Hershey Bears fans. The longtime team President, General Manager, Coach, and player helped to set the standard of excellence for Hershey Bears hockey.
Another Mathers is sure to be remembered by Hershey fans as well and this past weekend he returned to the broadcast booth for the first time in over three decades. Former Bears announcer and Frank’s son, J.D. Mathers, sat in with Bears announcer Scott Stuccio during Sunday’s broadcast.
Watch the Hershey Bears Game from Verizon Center Online
Tonight the Bears will take on the Syracuse Crunch from Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., and you can watch the game for free online!
abc27 and Hershey Bears Announce Two TV Games, Five to Come
The Hershey Bears are back on tv this season. abc27 will televise seven Bears games this season. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon. The first telecast will be next week, Wednesday December 11th at 7:00pm from Binghamton. The second announced telecast will be Friday January 24th at 7:00pm from Syracuse. It will be the first telecast of a game from Syracuse in the long history of Bears broadcasts on abc27. Five more telecasts will be announced in the coming weeks.
Hershey Bears Hold First Ever Hockey ‘n Heels
HERSHEY, PA – A sign outside of one of the stations at Hockey n Heels is displayed before the event (Kyle Mace – Sweetest Hockey on Earth)
If you look around at any Hershey Bears game, you’ll notice a very strong base of female fans. In fact, 50% of fans in the stands are female. Wednesday night at Giant Center 100% of the fans were female for a first time event, “Hockey + Heels.” It was an interactive learning experience for 200 women, all of whom are Bears fans.
Bears Announce First Ever Hockey ‘n Heels
It’s an idea that many pro teams have done with great success. Now the Hershey Bears have announced their first ever “Hockey ‘n Heels.” The program will take place at Giant Center Thursday November 7 at 6:00pm. It’s an event for female fans, from the novice fans to those who have watched the game for years.
Outdoor Classic to be Televised on abc27
Some final rink preps at Hersheypark Stadium (Photo via our Instagram account)
The Outdoor Classic between the Bears and Penguins will be seen live on abc27 Harrisburg in HD Sunday at 5pm. The Bears and abc27 made the announcement late today.
Hershey Bears and abc27 Announce Five Televised Games
The Hershey Bears are back on TV with five regular season games on abc27. The Bears announced today the schedule of the games on abc27.2 RTV. Four road games and one home game make up abc27’s schedule. The voice of the Bears, Scott Stuccio, will be joined by abc27 sports director, Gregg Mace, to call the action.
Sabourin Rebounds With Stellar Win Over Penguins
Photo courtesy Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Facebook page
Many are familiar with the popular song lyrics, “Anything you can do I can do better”. Thursday Braden Holtby was given an off day leading to Dany Sabourin’s first start in 20 days. A night after Holtby posted a 33 save shutout against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Sabourin answered with a stellar performance of his own. He stopped 26 of 27 shots en route to a 4-1 victory over the Pens.
Chocolate Fix 6/20/2012
Season ticket holders standing in line for ticket to the Outdoor Classic. Photo from the Hershey Bears facebook page. Hello Bears fans. It's another week gone by in the off-season with just a few items of note. Tickets went on…